GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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WordMeaning
phenomenaphenomenon
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
applicationan act of applying:
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
reciprocateto give and take mutually
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval